$11.91 per month – This is the Town of Innisfil 2017
special rate [$11.45] for Sandycove Acres plus 4%. This new rate
does not appear on the Town’s web site but all of the other rates -
commercial etc. - in our category [sewer connection but no town
water] also show a 4% increase. We will endeavour to obtain formal
confirmation of this but expect that it will stand.

The Water & Sewer meeting of April 25th was held
to discuss the lack of response by Parkbridge to the legal question raised by
the Association’s legal advisor. We must apologize for some confusion caused by
the notice calling the meeting. This was intended to advise that if residents
were unable to attend they would not be able to give their input to possible
actions to be decided on. Such residents can and will be able to add their names
to the course of action decided upon at the meeting.

Following an overview of what has transpired
since the last meeting, the Association suggested, and those present agreed,
that an application should now be made to the Landlord & Tenant Board. The
Association stated that it would be responsible for legal advice and
representation on behalf of residents; residents would be responsible for the
application fees - $50 for the first home and $5 for each successive one. These
fees would be collected only when the application goes forward.

Since there is more than one possible basis for
an application, the first step will be to discuss the options with the
Association’s legal representative to determine the best approach. That done,
the formal application process would be initiated.

A form was circulated for residents to complete
that [a] states their individual representations from Parkbridge as to the
activation of the relevant lease clause and [b] gives consent to be represented
by the Association’s legal advisor. The latter is a legal necessity.
Affected residents who were unable to attend the meeting may obtain this form
from any Association Director as listed in the newsletter.
Please be aware that technically, in the event of success, anyone who does not
add their name to the application is not covered by the Board’s order although
the attitude of Parkbridge in such a case is unknown. We urge everyone affected
to add their names.

APRIL 16th, 2018 (as
distributed by Sandycove Home Owners Association)

WATER & SEWER BILLING:

In spite of repeated efforts the Board
of Directors has, at the time of writing, yet to receive
from Parkbridge an answer that is satisfactory to
residents, the Association or our legal advisor.
We are therefore asking all affected residents
to attend a meeting being held on April 25th
@ 7.00pm at the Wheel. The purpose of the
meeting is to discuss and decide on the next actions to
be taken in this matter. It is most
important that every effort is made to attend since
possible actions will, if successful, apply only to
those residents taking part. In the
interim the Association recommends that residents should
commence payments starting with the invoice for the
month of March although this, of course, is a matter of
individual choice. We are distributing
this message by all of the channels available to us but
we do not – for privacy reasons – have a list of every
resident concerned. We would therefore ask
you to check with anyone you know to be affected to
confirm that they know about this meeting.

APRIL 6th, 2018 (as
distributed by Sandycove Home Owners Association)

WATER & SEWER BILLING:

The Association has received Parkbridge’s latest position on the
validity of invoicing before connection to municipal water. Our
legal representative is of the opinion that this response in no way
provides legal grounds for billing to take place before municipal water
is connected to Sandycove. She has therefore sent a letter
outlining in depth the legal basis as we see it and requesting a further
response. Our next steps will, of course depend on what
happens as a result.

Important: Notwithstanding previous assurances from Parkbridge
that billing would not recommence until this matter is finalized, we now
have been advised that an invoice will be issued early April for the
month of March – it is our understanding that January and February usage
will be waived. Payment to be due by May 1st. Parkbridge will be
formally communicating this to the residents involved. It is
the Association’s suggestion that these residents hold payment until
close to the deadline in the hope that this will be settled before then.
If it is not, we shall continue our efforts including legal
action if so required.

MARCH 7th, 2018

(as
distributed by Sandycove Home Owners Association)

The Home Owner’s Association
continues to discuss the validity of this billing with Parkbridge and
our legal representative is currently reviewing the latest response from
management. Parkbridge have stated that invoices will not be
sent out until this issue is finalized but affected residents should be
aware that, should this be resolved in favour of Parkbridge, retroactive
billing to January 1st 2018 is possible. These residents may
wish to set aside funds for this eventuality.

January 5th, 2018
(as
distributed by Sandycove Home Owners Association)

The
HOA (Home Owners Association) has now had a discussion with our
lawyer who has done a preliminary study of points raised by us
with respect to Parkbridge leases. She will now look into the
relevant issues in more depth and has raised points that appear to be in our
favour; however, more investigation is needed.

The
HOA asks that residents be patient – we hope to have answers shortly.

January 4th, 2018 - Special Notice
(as
distributed by Sandycove Home Owners Association)

“The
Association has spoken with management to clarify what is happening with
respect to the proposed resident meetings with Parkbridge about water
billing. As of this morning (January
4th) the meetings have been
rescheduled for Monday (January
8th). They will
still be face to face if individual residents so wish but some have
indicated that by phone will be OK with them. If you do not have a
time set to meet face to face then you will need to contact the office to
arrange. Some of those affected have expressed the wish to have the
Association present for these meetings or to have a group meeting.
Parkbridge have refused our requests for either of these options but have
given no reason. We will continue to press for a meeting with regional
management and will move forward with legal consultation as planned.”